Humboldt County Community Calendar

Thursday, May 09, 2013 5:00 PM

Gardening Plots Available

Gardening plots are still available at the Winnemucca Community Garden for the 2013 growing season. For more information contact the garden office at 623-2333 or winngarden@yahoo.com, or drop by the office at 640 Melarkey St., Ste. 2 (The 3-R Building across from the Martin Hotel).

Through May 28

'Masters of Art'

Young artists from Sonoma Heights Elementery will be showcasing their artwork based off of the famous artists Marc Chagall, Umberto Boccioni, Ben Shahn, Joan Miro, and Marc Rothko in the meeting room of the Humboldt County Library. This art show, called Masters of Art, will be on display at the Humboldt County Library from April 30 - May 28. A reception will be held April 30 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the library.

May 11

Letter Carriers Food Drive

Please place donaitons of non-perishable foods at your mailbox, and the Winnemucca Letter Carriers will deliver it to the local food bank.

LaRena Smith Bengoa Run, Ride or Walk for the Cure

10 a.m. - Join the 11th annual "LaRena Smith Bengoa Run, Ride or Walk for the Cure." LaRena Smith Bengoa was a Humboldt County school teacher who lost her battle with breast cancer on May 1, 2001. The local cancer support organization that bears her name distributes all funds donated or raised to victims of cancer in Winnemucca and Battle Mountain, which can then be used to cover everything from medical expenses to travel costs, medication expense and even personal items such as wigs. The race will begin at 10 a.m. at French Ford Middle School; registration and packet pickup will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Participants may choose to walk, run or ride 1-, 3- and 5-mile courses. All ages are welcome. Participants may register by mail or when they arrive on race day. Registration fees are $25 for adults, $20 for senior citizens and team members, and $10 for children under 10. In addition, phantom racers are welcome; their cost to register is $25. All participants will receive a free t-shirt and goodie bag. A free continental breakfast will also be available throughout the event. For more information, please call Amorita Maher at (541) 585-4072, Nicole Maher at (775) 623-6249 or Jeannie McRae at (775) 623-4069. Information is also available at www.larenasrace.org.

Bowling fundraiser

Kaia FIT will host a bowling fundraiser to benefit Relay for Life at Spare Time Bowl. Cosmic Bowling from 7 - 9 p.m. with a $10 cover charge. What better way to celebrate Mother's Day! Sign up at the bowling alley or Kaia FIT, or email Amber Gourley at gogogourley@yahoo.com.

May 14

Book Club for Adults

Humboldt County Library Book Club meets Tuesday, May 14 to discuss "We Need to Talk about Kevin" by Lionel Shiver. A horrific tale of a boy who causes great harm to his family, friends, and society, there will be much to talk about with the how and why of events and what could have been done to prevent them. A tragedy woven into a difficult read will arouse insight and circumspection. For more information about the book club, call the library at 623-6388.

May 19

Winnemucca Farmers Market Committee meeting

2 p.m. - Do you have a big garden? Would you like to sell some fruit or produce this year? The Winnemucca Farmers Market committee is making plans now for a summer series of farmers markets. Join the group and learn more! The next meeting is Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m. in the Sara Winnemucca Room of HGH. For more information email: wmca.market@gmail.com, or visit them on Facebook: Winnemucca Farmer's Market Association.

Each Saturday, 6 p.m. - Christlife Family Ministries offers The Lord's Army Youth Ministries from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the church, located at 16 E. Second St. For more information, call Pastor Allen, 304-6407 or 625-1805.

Lost and Found AA & NA Meeting

Lost and Found AA & NA Meeting - Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at Humboldt General Hospital (Sara Winnemucca or Sonoma Rooms), from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. These meetings are open and non-smoking. Coffee and raffle at each meeting, With enough attendance hot dogs will be served. For more information call 623-2425.

Women at the Well

Second Saturday, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Ladies please join us at "Women at the Well," an interfaith gathering of women for a pot-luck luncheon, quilting and fellowship. It is held the second Saturday of each month at First Baptist Church on 5th Street. Please join us!

Second and Fourth Saturdays, 9 a.m. - Christlife Family Ministries offers Men's Ministry: The Hunt, at the church, located at 16 E. Second St. For more information, call Pastor Allen, 304-6407 or 625-1805.

Worship at Grace Baptist Church

Each Sunday - Grace Baptist Church holds 10:30 a.m. Bible training and 11 a.m. Morning Worship. Join us in fellowship and edification. We sing the traditional hymns and preach God's Word. Our desire is to glorify God and grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Held in the Veteran's Hall on Bengochea Circle in Sage Heights between Poke N' Peek and Sonoma Industries thrift stores. Pastor Dave Schaaf 625-1117.

Worship at Winnemucca United Methodist Church

Each Sunday - The United Methodist Church, 138 W. Winnemucca Blvd., invites everyone to adult and youth Sunday School each Sunday at 9 a.m.; pre-k through 6th grade Sunday School, the second and fourth Sunday at 11:30 a.m.; worship services at 10 a.m. For more information call 623-2814; office hours are Monday - Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Worship at Word of Light Fellowship Assembly of God

Each Sunday, Sunday school 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.; Sunday morning worship 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 4505 E. Center St. For more information call Pastor Nathaniel Rhoads, 623-3322.

Worship at Winnemucca Christian Fellowship

Each Sunday, Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.; worship service at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. For more information call Pastor Mark at 623-5431. The church is located at 4380 Grass Valley Road.

Worship at Sonoma Baptist Church

Each Sunday, 10:15 a.m. - The Sonoma Baptist Church meets at 5970 Muddy Road (corner of Muddy Road and Grass Valley Road). Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. For more information call 623-3434.

Worship at First Baptist Church

Each Sunday at First Baptist Church, Fifth Street and Garrison. Come join us in fellowship, where you are only a stranger once. Adult and Children's Sunday schools at 9:45 a.m.; morning worship service 11 a.m. Evening worship service at 6:30 p.m. For information or bus service, please call 623-2085.

Worship at Lighthouse Baptist Church

Each Sunday at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 226 E. Fourth St, Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m.; worship service for all ages at 11 a.m. For more information call 623-6786.

Worship at Christlife Family Ministries

Each Sunday, 9:30 a.m. - Christlife Family Ministries, formerly located at 16 E. Second St., will be temporarily relocated to the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 5130 E. Palisade Dr. Service schedule: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; youth services Sunday 9:30 a.m.; Worship and Word at 10:30 a.m. Christlife Family Ministries is a non-denominational Spirit-filled, loving body of believers desiring to be a reflection of the Christ who saves us and redeems us by His grace. For more information, call Pastor Allen at 421-1699; Pastor Lee at 304-3430 or Pastor Daryl at (559) 269-5464.

Grass Valley Baptist Church

Every Sunday - Grass Valley Baptist Church holds Sunday School beginning at 9:45 a.m.; Sunday morning worship at 11:15 a.m. All are welcome to join us at 4150 W. Thomas Canyon Rd. If you have questions please call the GVBC office at 623-5714 or gvbc@gvbaptist.org.

We are a Bible-centered, unified family of believers called to an ever-deepening relationship with Christ. We will pursue Christ through study, prayer, and fellowship. We recognize that we are sent to the larger community surrounding us to plant the seed of the Gospel and to demonstrate God's love and Christ's Life. For meeting time and location call Don at (775) 304-8313 or 623-3135.

Soup Kitchen

Each Sunday, 6 p.m. - The Winnemucca Ministerial Association sponsors a hot meal at the soup kitchen in the basement of the United Methodist Church on Winnemucca Boulevard. All needy persons are welcome.

Calvary Chapel

Located at 215 Aiken St., Calvary Chapel offers Sunday services at 10 a.m. with Sunday school for individual age groups. The nursery is available for children up to age three. Come and study the word of God with us by chapter and verse. Call 623-5544 fo more information, or visit www.calvarychapel.org.

Second Sunday, 6 p.m. - The Winnemucca Ministerial Association meets at the Methodist Church, 138 W. Winnemucca Blvd. in the meeting room. Public and soup kitchen volunteers are welcome. For more information call 623-4447.

Spend time this summer hiking in the beautiful Santa Rosa Mountain Range. This gorgeous range, located 30 miles north of Winnemucca holds rugged granitic rock formations, abundant spring wildflowers, and wide, sweeping basins above pockets of aspen. Range monitors hike into and around the wilderness area and monitor the condition of range developments such as, water troughs, fence and any other man made developments. Contact Renee at renee@nevadawilderness.org or call the office at (775) 324-7667 for more information.

Fallon Naval Sea Cadets

Fallon Naval Sea Cadets is a non-profit youth program designed to educate youth from ages 11-17 about the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Education includes military bearing, marching, physical training, courtesy, responsibility, and much more. Many opportunities are available for advanced training. Meetings are one weekend a month at the Naval Air Station in Fallon. Volunteers, both ex-military and civilian are needed for instructors and chaperones. For information on joining the Cadets or to volunteer, please call (775) 761-6193.

Free resistance exercise class

Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. a resistance exercise class is held at the Humboldt County Senior Center. Resistance exercise is a program designed for seniors proven to increase balance and strength using weights. There is no beginning or advanced level. All equipment including the weights is provided. Come join our group for a fun and healthy hour of toning and strengthening. Sponsored by the Pleasant Center and RSVP.

1st Way Pregnancy Center

1st Way Pregnancy Center is located in the 3R Building at 630 Melarkey St. Free pregnancy tests, prenatal vitamins, confidential counseling and community referrals. Information on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and smoking cessation programs. If you think you are pregnant, please do not use any alcohol or tobacco products. Staffed by dedicated volunteers. Supported by the local community. Pregnancy tests by appointment. Visit the Baby Boutique where all items are free of charge. Volunteers are always appreciated. Phone 625-BABY. The national crisis number is (800) 648-5683.

The Church of the Good Shepherd Food Bank currently has donated food available for those in need. Pastor D.W. Hutson asks that you call ahead to pick up the items from the church, located at 16500 State Route 400 in Unionville. The church accepts food and clothing donations to give away to those in need. For more information call (775) 538-7570.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held from noon - 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., seven days per week at 267 Pacific Ave. For more information, call (775) 355-1151.

Local Special Olympics chapter

A chapter of Special Olympics for children ages 8 - 22 is now available in Winnemucca. The group bowls in the fall school year and then will be doing track in the spring. Your athlete may choose to compete in one or all of the sports available. You do not need to be a student in the Humboldt County School District to participate. For more information please contact Leslie Molina at 623-0935 or lmolina@humboldt.k12.nv.us.

Friends of Nevada Wilderness

Friends of Nevada Wilderness is a non-profit organization that has been protecting and preserving wild lands in Nevada for 27 years through stewardship projects. We need volunteers this field season in the Santa Rosa Ranger District! Join our efforts at www.nevadawilderness.org.

Aquacize Classes

Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday - Aquacize classes are held from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. or 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Memorial Pool. Participants do not need to know how to swim to attend. The first class is free, so come try it at our expense. For information call the Recreation Department at 623-6325.

ESL classes at GBC

Free adult English as a Second Language classes are currently being offered at the Great Basin College Adult Learning Center, 5490 Kluncy Canyon Road, Winnemucca. Classes cover speaking, writing and speaking for all levels, as well as basic computers for beginners. Students can also learn about the U.S. government. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday and again from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. For more information, please call 623-1811 or stop by during open hours.

Narcotics Anonymous

Before 1953, an addict had three possible outcomes: Jails, institutions or death. Then we provided the fourth option - recovery. Narcotics Anonymous is here. There are no dues or fees for membership and we are fully self-supporting through our own contributions. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. For more information call toll free (888) 850-2205, or (775) 322-4811 or visit our Web site at www.sierrasagena.org. If you work with our program you will never have to use again.

Zion Zone Youth Center

3 p.m. - 6 p.m. weekdays - Zion Zone Youth Center is a free, non-profit, after school and summer program for the community youth. We provide a quality recreational enrichment program for youth ages 9 to 16 years old that need a safe, supervised environment after school and during the summer. Zion Zone Kids operates according to the Humboldt County School District schedule. Daily devotion and positive action lessons on why we don't smoke, drink alcohol or use any illicit drugs. Snacks, crafts and organized group games are provided in the afternoons and homework assistance is available during the educational period. Zion Zone Kids are friendly, and we have qualified staff members who aim to develop the self-esteem of all participants in a positive environment. Located at 3205 N. Highland Drive, Winnemucca. For additional information contact us at 623-3393 or 623-3796.

Volunteer for RSVP

RSVP - Serving Humboldt County Seniors with free help so they can remain independent and secure in their homes. The free help includes transportation, shopping for and running errands, phone tree, home companion visits, respite, exercise programs and more. Call Brian Nelson at 304-0757 to sign up for help/or for information to become a volunteer with reimbursed mileage. Ask about our paid respite volunteer program.

Respite Care

When caregivers need a "personal time" break from their loved ones, a Respite Care Worker can fill in for them. Caregiving can be exhausting, not allowing the caregiver to go to the doctor, visit a friend, doing some personal shopping or even go in the other room to kick back. Respite care can help. The service is free and our workers have security clearance and have been trained. RSVP workers can provide transportation and in-home companionship. They do not provide other homekeeping or health services. If you'd like to make use of our service, or learn more about it, call our RSVP Field Representative Brian Nelson at 304-0757. Respite is a service of Retired Senior Volunteer Program - RSVP.

Adult Education Center at JOIN

Earn a GED or an Adult High School Diploma with an individualized study plan through JOIN, 705 E. Fourth St. Hours of operation: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Phone 623-6218 for an appointment.

Food Bank

The Food Bank is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The bank is located at 150 S. Bridge St. in Winnemucca.

Great Basin Offroaders

4x4 fun with the Great Basin Offroaders. Meet great people who enjoy family wheelin' in the great outdoors. All 4x4's welcome. If interested call Kevin Sauers at 625-1529 or Tim Lambert at 625-2996.

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